Rushaan Jacobs
I’m Rushaan Jacobs from Cape Town, South Africa, and a meningitis survivor.
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Founded in 2014 by Bryan and Courtney Martin in memory of their son, Ryan, who died from bacterial meningitis at just fourteen months of age.
Providing vital information through community education campaigns on symptoms, prevention and the importance of early treatment.
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